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Roast Chicken with Port and Figs

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Roast Chicken with Port and Figs

Dried figs are poached in port to make a luscious Portuguese-inspired sauce to pair with roast chicken for a meal perfect for the first fall nights. Ruby port provides the best color, but tawny will also work well

Ingredients

  • 8 dried figs, tough stems removed

  • 1 cup water

  • 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon port, divided

  • 2 (3-inch) strips lemon zest

  • 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), quartered

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Salt

  • Fresh-ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into 4 pieces